Two major artificial intelligence decisions from the USA: AI will now be ‘Responsible’ and marrying AIs will not be allowed.
Two major artificial intelligence decisions have come from two important U.S. states. These new laws signed in California and Ohio are the kind that could potentially gain global acceptance in the future.
Today, two important decisions regarding artificial intelligence were made in two U.S. states.
The first new law, signed in California, mandates that starting in 2026, companies like Meta, Character AI, and Replika must comply with strict safety regulations for children and vulnerable users. The second aims to ban “marriages” between humans and artificial intelligence in Ohio. The decision in California came after tragic incidents in which some young people died by suicide following disturbing conversations they had with these bots.
As you may recall, ChatGPT has also been on trial for months due to a similar suicide case. From now on, companies in California will be required to verify users’ ages, create intervention plans for conversations involving suicide or self-harm, and clearly disclose that the person being spoken to is an artificial intelligence.
The era of verification systems in artificial intelligence usage has begun!
The law specifically aims to protect emotionally vulnerable individuals. As AI bots become more capable of mimicking human friendship, concerns about misinformation, exploitation, and psychological effects are also growing. California’s move is expected to become a global standard in the future, though it’s still too early for that right now. The U.S. government is also conducting similar reviews, and it’s highly likely that other states will use this law as a model.
AI marriages are coming to an end in Ohio!
The bill signed in Ohio aims to prevent “emotional dependency” on artificial intelligence and to establish ethical boundaries in human-machine relationships.
Experts warn that these kinds of relationships could lead to obsessive behaviors known as “AI psychosis.” This initiative in Ohio is not only a discussion about a ban but it will also be the beginning of a period in which society redefines the concepts of personality and commitment. However, many people claim that these laws may limit personal freedoms and technological innovation.